Director, Alumni Engagement

Director, Alumni Engagement

Job Description

The Director of Alumni Engagement serves as the operational and strategic lead, in partnership with the Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement, for Trinity College’s alumni engagement programs and initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement, the Director provides day-to-day leadership of the alumni engagement team, oversees the planning and execution of alumni programs and events, and ensures a cohesive, data-informed engagement strategy across on-campus, regional, and volunteer-led activities.

This role supervises a small team of 4 and works closely with campus partners to advance Trinity’s goals related to alumni connection, participation, and lifelong engagement.

• Partner with the AVP to develop and implement a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy aligned with institutional priorities and Advancement goals.
• Translate strategic priorities into annual plans, metrics, and staff work plans.
• Serve as a thought partner to the AVP on trends in alumni engagement, volunteerism, and constituent experience.
• Act as the primary point of coordination for alumni engagement operations when the AVP is focused on external or divisional priorities.

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for team.
• Foster collaboration across portfolios to ensure a seamless alumni experience.
• Support professional development and succession planning within the team.
• Work closely with the Senior Coordinator to ensure strong administrative, budgetary, and CRM support.

• Provide strategic oversight of Trinity’s signature alumni programs, including Fall Weekend, Reunion, milestone celebrations, and other on-campus experiences.
• Ensure consistency in program quality, alumni experience, and institutional messaging.

• Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive volunteer engagement model, including recruitment, onboarding, training, recognition, and stewardship.
• Ensure clarity of roles and expectations for alumni volunteers, class leaders, and affinity or regional leaders.
• Develop lifecycle programming from prospective student to alum, partnering with Admissions, Student Life, etc.
• Partner with Advancement colleagues to align volunteer engagement with fundraising and admissions priorities where appropriate.

• Establish and monitor key engagement metrics (participation, reach, retention, volunteer activity).
• Use data to inform program decisions, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate tracking of engagement activity in the CRM.
• Assist the AVP with budget development, forecasting, and expense management for alumni engagement.

• Serve as a key liaison to campus partners including Development, Admissions, Academic Affairs, Career Development, and Student Life.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives that enhance alumni connection to students, faculty, and institutional priorities.
• Support alumni board and committee activity as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-8 Years of experience
• Experience in alumni engagement, advancement, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing staff and leading teams.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with alumni volunteers or advisory groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across a complex organization.

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Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.